MARCAUTIOUS

EV/EBITDA

24.7x

Updated 272h ago

Sector Performance

82th percentile

MAR

24.7x

Sector Median

13.7x

Sector Avg

18.7x

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Deep Analysis

The current EV/EBITDA of 24.7x means that for every dollar of the company’s operating earnings (before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization), investors are paying $24.70 in enterprise value — a measure of total company worth including debt and equity.

This figure is well above the sector median of 13.8x, placing the stock in the 84th percentile among its peers, indicating it is priced much higher than the typical company in its industry. The metric has been stable over the last eight quarters, with no year-over-year comparison available and a quarter-over-quarter increase of +1.6%. The combination of an elevated valuation and a flat-to-slightly-rising trend suggests limited margin of safety, increasing the risk of a downside if earnings fail to meet high expectations. This directly supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the stock’s premium pricing relative to its sector leaves little room for error and points to a lower potential return relative to risk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the EV/EBITDA tell investors about MAR?

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.

How is the EV/EBITDA calculated?

EV/EBITDA is calculated as: Enterprise Value / EBITDA.

Who are MAR's closest peers by EV/EBITDA?

The closest peers by EV/EBITDA include: LSPD (-24.2x), BRZE (-24.5x), EVGO (-25.7x), NIO (-36.8x), SNAP (-38.8x).

The Formula

Enterprise Value / EBITDA

Why It Matters

A valuation multiple preferred by analysts for capital-intensive or leveraged businesses. Useful for cross-sector comparisons where earnings can be distorted by debt.